Don't Fall for Newbie Gains
Runner's World US|Issue 01, 2023
WHEN I ASK runners about how they first started out, they often have special stories. After all, becoming a runner is a turning point in life that most people remember.
JESS MOVOLD
Don't Fall for Newbie Gains

Running comes with a relationship of its own, one that is special, unique, and personalized. No one has a connection with the sport quite like you do, and that's something you have to develop, respect, and protect.

But just like starting a romantic relationship, if you rush into things too fast, you'll almost certainly encounter some unexpected bumps in the road. During the early honeymoon phase of running, you'll experience the thrill of newbie gains the breakthroughs that make everything so much more thrilling but don't last. So to avoid falling out of love with running when the honeymoon is over, here's what I want you to know.

この記事は Runner's World US の Issue 01, 2023 版に掲載されています。

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この記事は Runner's World US の Issue 01, 2023 版に掲載されています。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。

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